Funky 45's — In Stock
Classic sounds on 45rpm 7 inch singles -- Northern soul, deep soul, funk, breaks, rare groove, sample tracks, modern soul, and jazz!
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Checker, 1958. Very Good- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Collectables, Mid/Late 50s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(80s issue.)
Rush Street, 1985. Very Good+ ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has some surface marks. Label has a drillhole.)
King, 1955. Good ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Vinyl plays with noise and pops, a bit noisier on Side 2. Labels have some aging, light stains, and some pen.)
New Disc, 1955. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a small sticker.)
Sue, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
Jimmy McGriff takes on the Ray Charles hit of years back, and does a really great job cooking it up on the Hammond! In fact, we daresay we like Jimmy's version better than Ray's – as it really gets in the groove a lot more! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sue, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
A standout groover from Jimmy's years at Sue! "Kiko" is a monster – humping, thumping, and bumping its way along – Jimmy wailing over the top on organ, while the band does a super-vamp underneath like some sort of funky caterpillar! "Jumpin" is a decent enough ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Label has an X in red pen.)
Sue, 1964. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange & black label pressing.)
Athens Of The North (UK), Early 60s. New Copy ... $6.99
Deep soul from Old Town Records – two overlooked 60s gems from Beverly McKay! "Say It With Feeling" definitely lives up to its title – with a bumping, blasting groove from the horns and drums – which is then given this raspy power by Beverly's lead vocals! "Conscie ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Disco Mix (Jamaica), Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Disco Mix label pressing, with unstamped labels.)
Collectables, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $4.99
... CD
Setting Sun, 1974. Good+ ... $2.99
Ronnie was one of the true underground soul geniuses of the 70s! He never had any big hits, but he kept plugging away writing these perfect songs, perfect arrangements, and perfect records. "Wendy Is Gone" is a killer little track, with a sing-songy harmony that you'll swear you've ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some noise during quieter moments.)
Expansion (UK), 1981. New Copy ... $16.99
A rare 80s track from Detroit soul legend Ronnie McNeir – a very obscure recording with the Instant Groove combo – done in a sweet stepping modern soul mode! The tune's got a fantastic midtempo groove – and Ronnie's vocals flow out with a majesty we don't hear on his 70s records ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies!)
Atlantic, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1968. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a small sticker.)
Menahan Street Band —
Crossing/Dunham/Daptone, 2011. New Copy ... $5.99
Beautiful! "Crossing" is a sublime ballad number by the Menahan Street Band – a funky instrumental, yet taken at a slow-stepping pace that's really amazing – like some lost backing track from a hip early 70s harmony soul number – complete with well-placed beats, and ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Golden World, Mid 60s. Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some noise.)
Colemine, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99
This is the first we've ever heard of Mestizo Beat – and we hope we'll be hearing a lot more in the future! "Featherbed Lane" has a lot harder edge than you'd expect from the title – early 70s Latin funk with a strong flute part upfront – almost like some of the funky ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Amy, 1966. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Columbia/Super Fuji Discs (Japan), 1966. New Copy (pic cover)... $22.99
A totally cool little Japanese soundtrack from the 60s – done for a film that features a bunch of younger teens who head out the beach – and which is scored with music that perfectly fits the mood! There's a really great range of 60s film modes going on here – as some tunes ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Mike & The Censations (Mike James Kirkland) —
Don't Mess With Me/Highland/Luv N' Haight, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Heavenly soul cut by Mike James Kirkland and his early soul group The Censations! "There Is Nothing" is a beautiful sweet soul ballad, with excellent harmonies – and "Don't Mess" is more of an uptempo number, with a good groove, and tight deep soul harmonies by Mike, as ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Reprise, 1963. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Tamla, Early 60s. Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Labels have marker.)
Funk Night, 2018. New Copy (pic cover)... $6.99
A fantastic funky cut from this cool Estonian combo – one that has some nice spooky touches in production, but a hard funk vibe all the way through! Drums are tight, and there's some great funky flute and guitar solos in the middle! "Who's In Love" goes in a completely different ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Southern Biscuit, Mid/Late 70s. Very Good ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
One Der Ful, 1963. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo. Label has a drillhole.)
Hi Records, 1965. Very Good (pic cover)... $11.99
It's Dance Time, Memphis style – thanks to a hip album of instrumentals from the great Willie Mitchell! This one's actually a bit rougher around the edges than some of Willie's other work, with strong guitar and groovy organ, very much in a Booker T & The MGs mode! The tracks groove ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips and mini LP image!)
VP, Early 70s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $13.99 15.98
Funky reggae with plenty of Hammond – the mighty Jackie Mittoo in our favorite sort of setting! The tracks here were all done in collaboration with Bunny Striker Lee – and have this stripped-down, no-nonsense approach – never too complicated in studio touches, which leaves lots ... (Reggae, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Private Stock, 1975. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Private Stock sleeve.)
Mercury, 1968. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Private Stock, 1976. Very Good ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a P)
MGM, 1973. Near Mint- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in an MGM sleeve.)
Private Stock, 1975. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Private Stock sleeve.)
Odyssey, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Odyssey, 1980. Near Mint- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Private Stock, 1975. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a Private Stock sleeve.)
Private Stock, 1975. Very Good+ ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Private Stock sleeve.)
MGM, 1972. Very Good+ ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an MGM sleeve.)
Mobb Deep —
Shook Ones (part 2)/Loud/Get On Down, 1995. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Both parts of the "Shook Ones" saga – one the benchmark single that put Mobb Deep on the map – and amongst the finest gritty hip hop singles of the era! Part 2 is from the first LP and Part I part one is the original, one-time promo only version with arguably sharper lyrics. ... (Hip Hop, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fiesta, 1954. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Gearbox, 1963. New Copy (pic cover)... $10.99 11.98
A never-issued performance of this classic tune from the Thelonious Monk songbook – recorded for Danish Radio in 1963, and played by the legendary quartet that featured Charlie Rouse on tenor sax, John Ore on bass, and Frankie Dunlop on drums! The quality is right up there with some of the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Transistor Sound, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99
A fantastic take on the classic "Beggin" – a lost Four Seasons tune from the 60s that's gone onto much greater fame in recent years! The Monophonics present the tune in a way that keeps all the glory of the original – from the funky drums, to the romping keyboards, to the ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Argo, 1958. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing.)
Four Flies (Italy), Mid 70s. New Copy ... $16.99
"Properly" has these really fast drums right from the start – maybe electronic, maybe not – although the rest of the groove has a sweet electric vibe – kind of moogy elements that move up and down the scale to match the funkiness of the tune, cut up by a nice bit of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 350 copies.)
Paula, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $7.99
We love the Montclairs! They were one of the best harmony groups of the early 70s, and they had a nice super-dope style that made their material sound a bit heavier than some of their contemporaries. Both tracks on this one are nice, and feature arrangements by Phil Perry. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Ronn/Jewel/Paula sleeve.)
Paula, 1973. Near Mint- ... $19.99
Great stuff by one of the more obscure vocal groups of the 70s! The Montclairs were not as smooth as some of the bigger groups on the east coast – and they had a nice raw approach to harmony that made their records super dope sounding. This rare single includes one track from their album, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Ronn/Jewel/Paula sleeve.)
Scepter, 1975. Near Mint- ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Checker, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $5.99
A killer from Bobby Moore! Sure, he's best known for the classic southern soul number "Searching For My Love" – but the one we die for is "Hey Mr DJ", a slow vamping instrumental with a honking tenor all over the top, and bubbling organ and really heavy drums underneath. ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label pressing. Vinyl has a number of light marks but plays great.)
Brunswick, 1971. Very Good ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Buddah (Mexico), 1976. Near Mint- ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Mexican pressing, with Spanish titles.)
Wand/Outta Sight (UK), Late 60s. New Copy ... $11.99
Excellent stuff! "Speed Up" is an incredibly groovy loping soul track from Chicago, with arrangements by Tom Tom and production by Bill Bunky Sheppard in keeping with his best work from the time! Betty's got a nice raw soul voice, and really belts out the groovy track – which has ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
blocGLOBAL, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $10.99
Chuck's last recordings before he passed away in 2017 – including a cover of the Prince-penned, Sinead O'Connor-popularized "Nothing Compares 2 U" and "Take This Bottle", a Faith No More song from the days of his successor in that band Mike Patton. (Rock, Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Funk Night, 2019. New Copy ... $6.99
There's a great break right at the start of this one – which then leads into a warmer organ line, almost ala-Hi Records – which is pushed forward by a sweetly compressed rising horn section too! The whole thing's instrumental – and it's backed by the even funkier "Shades Of ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 500 copies.)
Showbiz, Early 60s. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition red vinyl pressing!)
JAD, 1968. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Green label pressing with Bell Sound stamp in a JAD sleeve.)
Venture, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some wear on the B-side.)
RCA, 1972. Near Mint- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Spring, 1972. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A nice little funk single! "Jody" is clearly an answer to the Sly & The Family Stone song, and it's done with the kind of humor you'd expect from the title, and with backing that's nice and hard, filled with heavy horns and comping guitar. Even better, though, is "Post ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Spring sleeve with a bit of pen. Label has a sticker spot.)
Crypt, Late 50s/Early 60s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Ubiquity, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $4.99 9.98
A spare funky instrumental from Nobody – just rumbling drums and a moody bassline – with lots of fuzzy guitar getting weird over the top – a bit like Spacemen 3 cutting a funk single! "Velvet Cove" has bassy beats and keyboards – a vibe that feels like it's taken ... (Funky 45's, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Schema (Italy), 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $12.99
A great slinky groove for the vocals of Irene Nonis – a tune co-written with Nicola Conte, who produced and also plays guitar on the cut! The track's got an easygoing vibe – with congas under keyboards, almost feeling like a sweet-stepping 70s tune! "Night Stuff" is maybe ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Little Star, Mid 70s. Very Good- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Green label pressing.)
GRC, 1973. Near Mint- ... $14.99
Dorothy's normally a gospel singer, but "Get Aboard" is a great little funk song – with a good rolling groove in the back, and raw southern tinged vocals from Dorothy! Paul Riser arranged, but the track's a bit rawer than some of his other work from the time. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(NOTE – Vinyl has a slight warp but played fine for us.)
Twinight, Late 60s. Good ... $4.99
An incredible early single from The Notations! "Just You & Me" is a heavenly ballad cut – harmonies moving back and forth with ease, getting a little tweak on the chorus in a way that reminds us of moments from earlier singles by The Sheppards. "I've Been Tryin" is ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Fee, 1974. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has a sticker spot.)
Gold Records, 1964. Very Good- ... $7.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has light marks but still plays well. Labels have some wear.)
Imperial, 1965. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(In an Imperial sleeve, including jukebox tabs.)
Avalanche, 1972. Very Good- ... $11.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Vinyl has a mark that clicks through the stereo side.)
Stax, Early 70s. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Green label pressing. Label has light stains, a peeled spot, and some marker.)
Demon, 1958. Very Good ... $2.99
Gen Orange, 1970. Very Good+ ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Colemine, 2017. New Copy ... $5.99 7.98
Double dose of Orgone in prime funky hero mode! "Bulletproof" is a tight jam with a bit of a 70s cinematic funk feel with tight horns courtesy of their friends in Ikebe Shakedown and some really cool, unpredictable changes as it rolls along – really ratcheting up the percussion ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black vinyl pressing.)
Atlantic, 1975. Very Good ... $29.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Small hole 45 in a Atlantic Disco promo sleeve, with some wear and a taped seam.)
Cameo, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Label has some pen.)
Orquesta Akokan —
Mambo Rapidito/Daptone, 2018. New Copy ... $5.99 6.99
A great little cut that really lives up to its title – a jazzy mambo taken at a nice fast tempo – complete with some excellent percussion, fast-scatting vocals, and this great flute line that comes along in the middle and makes the whole thing really sparkle! The flipside is great too ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Capitol, 1959. Very Good ... $2.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Capitol, Late 50s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Purple label pressing.)
Sounds Of Memphis, 1972. Very Good- ... $4.99
Special DJ promo of this track from the hard to find album of the same name. 7-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo.)
Columbia, 1969. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a sticker.)
Checker, 1957. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label Checker pressing.)
Funk Night, 2019. New Copy (pic cover)... $6.99
A mighty pairing of funky talents – recording together in Estonia, with a style that really draws on the strengths of both musicians! "Mic Wallace" has some of the soundtrack vibes that Shawn Lee can sometimes bring into his music – but given all these moody, almost spooky ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited to 500 copies.)
Clef, 1950. Very Good (pic cover)... $6.99
Titles include "Lover", "Stella By Starlight", "Temptation", and "Autumn In New York". 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Maroon label Clef pressing. Cover is aged, with pieces of clear tape holding the seams.)
International Anthem, 2018. New Copy ... $8.99 9.99
A fantastic single from Jeff Parker – part of the ever-evolving level of sound that he's hit on his great projects with International Anthem! The tune's as much of a soul track as Jeff's ever recorded – one that begins with beautiful chromes layered from keyboards and guitar – ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Limited edition of 333!)
Mercury, Late 60s. Good+ ... $0.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Swirl label pressing. Labels have a name in pen.)
United Artists, 1971. Near Mint- ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Casablanca, 1974. Very Good+ ... $6.99
"Up For The Down Stroke" is one of our favorites by Parliament – a romping funky track with a mofo of a hook, and a catchy chorus you'll be humming for years! "Presence" is a lot more tripped out – with rumbling Funkadelic bass, and some very trippy vocals! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Uptite, 1969. Near Mint- ... $19.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo. Label has a sticker.)
Paula, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Nice stuff by Bobby from the early 70s. "How Do You Spell" is a very tasty funky number – with lots of bluesy guitar riffing, and raw vocals on the chorus. "Recipe" is a much sweeter number, done in a skipping midtempo tone that makes it feel more like a love song than a ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Reissue pressing.)
Herald, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Invictus, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Two killers from Freda Payne! "Band Of Gold" is one of her all-time hits – a strident 70s soul hit that we never tire of listening to, with a monster hook that's really great. Even better is "Easiest Way To Fall" – which has a funky break that's been sampled often, ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(With jukebox strip.)
ABC, 1973. Very Good ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some wear.)
Event, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
A great funky instrumental, with lots of moog in it – a little like "Popcorn", but funkier! "Pinch Of Salt" is pretty nice too – uptempo and instrumental, with a nice dose of organ! 7-inch, Vinyl record
Sun, Late 50s. Very Good ... $5.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
Goldwax, 1967. Very Good ... $4.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Vinyl has a heated edge but play is not affected.)
Arista/Outta Sight (UK), 1975/1978. New Copy ... $11.99
One of the first great moments to come from the pen of Jeff Perry – the 70s soul singer who'd later rise to great fame as Jeffree on another label! The tune's got a strong piano in the lead, and a raspy vocal that almost makes the whole thing feel more like some indie gem than you'd expect ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Get On Down, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99 10.98
Lee Perry at his best – really finding the best mix of Jamaican rhythms and wilder production that made him a legend! "Jungle Lion" has echoes of Al Green's "Love & Happiness" throughout – blended with lots of echo, weird effects, and a trippy rhythm that's ... (Reggae, Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Magnifreeq, 2017. New Copy ... $6.99
Funky soul from Phenomenal Hand Clap Band – a group who bring some nice 80s elements into their music, while still keeping things nice and warm overall! "Traveler's Prayer" almost feels like soulful fusion from The Crusaders generation – with a great female singer who comes ... read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
Atlantic, 1966. Very Good ... $3.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Labels have some marker.)
RCA/Victor, 1952. Very Good- ... $9.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Plays with some noise and crackles.)
Charay, 1967. Very Good+ ... $16.99
... 7-inch, Vinyl record
